Garage Door Repairs
Gate Motor Repairs — Sliding & Swing Gates Across the Downs
Your gate is stuck open or closed, the motor hums but doesn't move, the gate creeps then stops, the remote works intermittently, or the gate has started crashing into the end stops. You may also see a flashing fault code on the controller or a tripped circuit board.
Likely cause
Gate motors live a hard life — sun, dust, heavy ute traffic, voltage fluctuations on rural blocks. Common failures are worn gear racks, dry roller wheels, dead back-up batteries, water-damaged controllers from poor box sealing, and limit switches knocked out of alignment by a bump.
What we do to fix it
We diagnose on site, replace failed components (rollers, gear rack sections, limit cams, batteries, controllers), re-align the gate so it runs straight in its track, re-program limits and force settings, test the safety beams and obstruction sensing, and re-pair remotes. We service Centsys (Centurion) D5, VECTOR2, ATA NeoSlider, Nice Robus, FAAC and BFT.
Typical turnaround
Most gate motor diagnostics are done in a single visit. Repairs that need a controller replacement or rack section are usually completed within 5–10 business days depending on parts.
One in-house multi-trade team — no subcontractors
Every job is completed by our own technicians. We're a family-owned, locally-owned business with the door fitters, gate fabricators, motor specialists and electricians all in-house, so the person who diagnoses your problem is the person who fixes it. No middle-men, no finger-pointing, no "we'll have to send someone else" — just one team accountable for the whole repair, backed by our written workmanship warranty.
Frequently asked questions
My gate motor was working then suddenly stopped — what should I check first?
Check the back-up battery (most fail at 3–5 years), the mains power to the motor box, and whether anything has bumped the limit cams. If none of that fixes it, give us a call.
How much does a Centurion D5 motor replacement cost?
A like-for-like D5 Evo replacement is typically $1,800–$2,400 fitted including a new battery and re-paired remotes. We quote firm before we start.
Why does my swing gate stop halfway?
Usually a force-setting issue, a sagging gate hinge that's adding load, or an obstruction sensor that needs cleaning. All three are quick fixes.
Do you service rural acreage gates?
Yes — long driveway gates with solar back-up are a big part of what we do across Cambooya, Crows Nest, Pittsworth and out west.
Can you upgrade an old gate motor to one with phone control?
Yes. Nice and Centsys both have smartphone modules we can retrofit to most modern controllers.